Fuentes, Julio M. Born 1946 in Humacao, Puerto Rico Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Nominated by William J. Clinton on March 8, 1999, to a seat vacated by Robert E. Cowen. Confirmed by the Senate on March 7, 2000, and received commission on March 9, 2000. Education: Southern Illinois University, B.A., 1971 New York University, M.A., 1972 State University of New York at Buffalo Law School, J.D., 1975 Rutgers University, M.A., 1993 Professional Career: Private practice, Newark, New Jersey, 1975-1981 Judge, Newark [New Jersey] Municipal Court, 1979-1987 Judge, Superior Court of New Jersey, 1987-2000